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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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$71 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Bristol to Shrewsbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Shrewsbury:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Shrewsbury costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Shrewsbury by train.
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